Joining me on the podcast this week is the brilliant Melissa Thompson. Melissa talks openly about racism and growing up in Dorset and Suffolk and how much we have still to do. We then go onto chat about her coming out and being a lesbian mother and how gay women are represented by the media. And then it is time for food chat and how we think about eating and our relationship with our bodies.Melissa has the most delicious food account on Instagram, follow her @fowlmouthsfood.We recorded this back before lockdown in her magnificent kitchen and she cooked me an amazing breakfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we delve into the world of aesthetics and injectables with the brilliant Dr Mayoni. Mayoni speaks openly about why women are choosing to try Botox and other beauty treatments and we discuss why it is still such a taboo subject. We also go back into Mayoni's past and talk about her own struggles with her body and why she is so passionate about helping women feel good about themselves.You can follow Dr Mayoni on Instagram @drmayoni_clinic and find out more about her work https://www.drmayoni.co.uk/.Please tell your friends about the podcast and feel free to message me on Instagram @helenwearsasize18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am joined by the dynamic duo of Helen and Maya, the women behind the London community arts project Featured in Fifteen - think TED talks, but set in a pub with a diverse range of creatives and individuals with a story to tell.These fabulous women talk about their friendship, why it is so important to share our stories and how their relationship with their bodies has changed over time. Helen shares why she wants to focus on strength training for her physical and mental health and what it is like to be a twin. And Maya discusses her hysterectomy, her background and the women in her family.These are two very inspiring women and I know you'll love them as much I do. Enjoy!You can find out more about Featured in Fifteen https://www.featured15.co.uk/ and follow them @featuredfifteen on Instagram. Helen's Instagram account is @smallsaviours and Maya's is @what_mum_wore.Thank you for listening, and do tell your friends about the podcast. Cheers x Helen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's back! The Fat Lot of Good Podcast returns for your listening pleasure and what a way to start.In this week's episode I interview the fabulous Elena Davies aka @elenalucie - plus-size style blogger, mother and lover of sexy bras. We talk about body acceptance, maternity fashion, baby loss and getting back into dating. It was a joy to start the new series with such an inspiring guest.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and tell all your friends about the show. Cheers x Helen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss all things fannies and flaps with the brilliant physiotherapist and comedian, Elaine Miller. Elaine is the woman behind Gusset Grippers, and is taking the shame and stigma out of talking about pelvic floors and incontinence. She explains why we need to start having honest conversations about vaginas, wetting ourselves and why teenagers should be handed a mirror during sex education. Elaine is performing a hit comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe right now, and is writing a book about pelvic floors, which is due for release in 2020.You can follow Elaine in Instagram @gusset_grippers and Twitter @gussetgrips.Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Emma @produceremma on Twitter and @misscorsham on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we speak to the amazing Juno Dawson - author, writer and advocate. We discuss everything from friendship, to be being in a band, to eating Fish Fingers sandwiches, to what it's like to be a Trans Woman in 2019. We also chat about her fabulous new book Meat Market, which delves into the world of fashion and modelling. And, we talk openly about Juno's transition and why she decided to document this in a monthly column in Glamour Magazine.Juno can be found on twitter and Instagram @junodawson or her own website junodawson.com/Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Emma @produceremma on Twitter and @misscorsham on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we delve into the world of relationships, and the importance of loving your body, with married couple Jemma and Billy aka @jemmas_health_hub and @dadoutsidethelines. We discuss long-term relationships, looking after your body and male body confidence - and we have a tonne of laughs along the way, just wait for the best story at the end about bed wetting.Jemma is the woman behind The Hub - and produces online live exercise classes and a supportive network for women. Jemma speaks honestly about her own struggles and why exercise is so important for both her physical and mental health. Billy is the founder of Go Outside the Lines, which produces screen prints and cards for kids they can colour in, and is sharing his fatherhood journey on his Instagram page @Dadoutsidethelines.To find out more about Jemma's Health Hub go to www.jemmashealthhub.com and Billy's prints and cards can be found at www.gooutsidethelines.co.ukFat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Emma @produceremma on Twitter and @misscorsham on InstagramThis podcast is sponsored by the fabulous F and F Clothing. F and F make clothing for women which will make you feel gorgeous and won't break the bank. They have a brilliant denim collection in a range of lengths and styles. And the great news is that they support The Better Cotton Initiative. All of the cotton used in their denim is 100% more sustainable BCI cotton. The BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future, by developing Better Cotton as a sustainable mainstream commodity. Go to @fandfclothing to find out more and buy a new outfit at your local Tesco Extra or from www.next.co.uk/shop/brand-ff-0 Their Women's Clothes come in sizes 6 - 22, hurrah! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat with tanner to the stars and all 'round delight, it is of course the marvellous Jules Von Hep! He is a podcaster, one half of Jules and Sarah and the man behind the brand Isle of Paradise. We chat naked bodies, how to get the perfect self-tan and why we all apologise when we have our clothes off. He shares his body journey and tells us what he has learnt about body confidence. This man is sunshine in human form. Jules and his wonderful products can be found on https://www.isleofparadise.co.uk/about/meet-jules and on insta on @julesvonhep. Listen to his brilliant podcasts Jules and Sarah and Wobble!Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Emma @produceremma on Twitter and @misscorsham on InstagramThis podcast is sponsored by the fabulous F and F Clothing. F and F make clothing for women which will make you feel gorgeous and won't break the bank. This week we feature their sustainable denim! Their denim jeans are produced using less water, less energy and less chemicals, all of which is better for the environment. manufacturing is reducing water and energy consumption and they are eliminating damage and contamination to the environment. And they look amazing! Follow @fandfclothing on social media for their latest looks. And go to www.next.co.uk or Tesco Extra to pick up a new outfit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat with the RAINBOW of happiness, Sarah Powell. She's a podcaster, journalist, a wedding celebrant and one half of the fabulous duo - Jules and Sarah! We talk about Sarah's struggles with dieting and self love and why on her wedding night she took a cheese toastie to bed. From all these experience Sarah has now created the brilliant "Self Celebration" framework and movement! This episode is full joy, vulnerability and laughter, the perfect pick-me-up! Sarah can be found on https://www.sarahpowell.co.uk/ and on twitter as @thissarahpowell. Listen to her brilliant podcasts Jules and Sarah and Wobble! Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Emma @produceremma on Twitter and @misscorsham on InstagramThis podcast is sponsored by the fabulous F and F Clothing. F and F make clothing for women which will make you feel gorgeous and won't break the bank. This week we feature their brilliant bras and nightwear! We love them because they go up to a 40G cup. And some of their sleepwear is made from Tencel fibres which are extra gentle on the skin and environmentally friendly too. Follow @fandfclothing on social media for their latest looks. And go to www.next.co.uk or Tesco Extra to pick up a new outfit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat (and giggle) with the fabulous "Midult" duo - Annabel Rivkin and Emilie McMeekan. During a battle to cope with the aircon being off, we talk about their ongoing challenge with the world accepting middle-aged women, putting their past mistakes behind them, and feeling positive about the changes in perceptions of the ideal bodyThe Midult women can be found on themidult.com and on twitter as @themidultFat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Emma @produceremma on Twitter and @misscorsham on InstagramThis podcast is sponsored by the fabulous F and F Clothing. F and F are using Recycled Polyester! This year for spring summer and Autumn winter ’19 F and F have saved more than 26 million plastic bottles from polluting the world’s oceans. This was achieved by making their men’s swim shorts, Schoolwear and Ladies and men’s outerwear. school trousers and school shirts from 100% recycled plastic. This Autumn they will be making coats from recycled plastic and hope to push this fabric more in the future. Their women's clothes come in sizes 6 - 22. Follow @fandfclothing on social media for their latest looks. And go to www.next.co.uk or Tesco Extra to pick up a new outfit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest is the amazing nutritionist and author extraordinaire, Laura Thomas. In this frank episode, we explore the whole of diet culture, emotional eating and discuss how learning to eat intuitively is a rebellious act against the companies using shame on our bodies to sell us diets. Plus, there's the usual filth and nonsense.Laura can be found on twitter as @laurathomasphd and her book and courses can be found here http://www.laurathomasphd.co.uk/just-eat-it/Laura added two superb people to the Hall of Fat Fame. Check them out! Jessamyn Stanley & Charlotte CooperThis podcast is sponsored by the fabulous F and F clothing. Their women's clothes come in sizes 6 -22. Go to next.co.uk to purchase them online or a Tesco Extra to pick up a new look. And did you know, F and F are the first UK supermarket to sign up to the The Better Cotton Initiative. The BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future, by developing Better Cotton as a sustainable mainstream commodity. Hooray!Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Emma @produceremma on Twitter and @misscorsham on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest is the superb Louise Pentland. In this hilarious episode, we talk honestly about her life on and off social media and what motherhood has changed about her. Louise also gives us her top tips for feeling fabulous.Louise can be found on instagram as @louisepentland and YouTube as Louise PentlandThis podcast was sponsored by the fabulous F and F clothing. This week we chat about their amazing swimwear range, which has a range of style and shapes with luxury fabrics. Their women's clothes come in sizes 6 - 22. Follow @fandfclothing on social media for their latest looks. And go to www.next.co.uk or Tesco Extra to pick up a new outfit. Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Emma @produceremma on Twitter and @misscorsham on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest is the amazing tattoo artist Rebecca Vincent. We talk about how she became a tattooist, the people she sees, the mutual consent required for such an intense interaction and the best bit of the body to tattooRebecca's amazing tattoos can be found on instagram as @rebecca_vincent_tattoo  Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Emma @produceremma on Twitter and @misscorsham on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest is the fabulous and gorgeous Shareefa, plus-size model, and co-founder of Shine 4 Diversity. We talk about Shareefa work as a model and she reveals some shocking truths about dieting and rascism in the industry.Super stunning Shareefa can be found here on instagram as Shareefa_J https://www.instagram.com/shareefa_j/ Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Emma @produceremma on Twitter and @misscorsham on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Helen talks to the marvellous Daisy Buchanan. Daisy tells us about her new book ‘The Sisterhood: A Love Letter to the Women Who Have Shaped Me’, describes her teenage bedroom renovation aspirations and relates a harrowing story involving bad oysters and the queue for security at St. Pancras International…Daisy Buchanan is all sorts of wonderful. You may know her as an award-winning journalist, an esteemed podcaster, a critically acclaimed author, a fashion icon or your lipstick muse… but enough flattery, just listen to the blooming podcast, you’ll love her! You can follow Daisy @NotRollergirl on twitter and @DaisyBee on instagram. In the podcast Daisy puts friend of the show @SofieHagen into the Hall of Fat Fame. Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Maddie Hickish. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Maddie @maddiehickish on both instagram and twitter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the podcast is blessed with the presence of the Rev. Kate Bottley! In this episode, Kate and Helen discuss stretch marks, boudoir photoshoots, raising body-positive daughters, having someone else towel dry under your boobs and the relationship between religion and women’s body image...and more!You may know Kate as the star of Gogglebox, BBC Radio 2 and ‘Pilgrimage’ on BBC Two, where she walked the 150 mile Camino de Santiago. She was also a semi-finalist on Masterchef! You can follow her @RevKateBottley on Twitter and Instagram.In the podcast, Kate also recommends the following people:Tess Holliday @tesshollidayBryony Gordon @bryonygordonGinger Minj @gingerminjFat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Maddie Hickish. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner.Helen is on instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find Maddie @maddiehickish on both instagram and twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the quickest way to warm up a wetsuit....? In this episode Helen is paid a visit by Alexandra 'Hemmo' Heminsley, the wild-swimming, marathon-running, book-writing genius. They talk about the physical and emotional impact of IVF, the sheer joy of getting a sweat on and the physical and how to become a beautiful, efficient walrus.You can follow Alexandra Heminsley @hemmograms on Instagram and @hemmo on Twitter. (She’s very good on both.) She also reccomends Ashley Graham @ashleygraham and Jessamyn Yoga @mynameisjessamyn.Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Maddie Hickish. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner.Helen is on instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find Maddie @maddiehickish on both instagram and twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Helen is joined by the fabulous Fay Reid to talk about - what else - bodies! Among many other things, Fay tells us about the amazing Jamaican food she was raised on, how she is coping with the loss of her mother, the ordeal that is the menopause, learning to swim and the joy of sexy shoes. You can follow Fay Reid @Fayreid on twitter. In the podcast she also mentions friend of the show Natalie Lee who you can find on instagram @stylemesunday.Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Maddie Hickish. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn.You can find producer Maddie @maddiehickish on both instagram and twitter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen is joined by two fabulous stylists in this week’s episode; Yvadney, founder of @mumsthatslay and @mumsthatrave and Donna, aka SulkyDoll. Among many things, they talk about the tyranny of the red carpet when it comes to body size, regaining your fashion spark after having kids and the sexy power of matching bra and knickers. You can (and must!) follow both our guests on instagram for inspiring fashion content. You can find Yvadney at both @yvadney and @mumsthatslay, and Donna can be found @sulkydollstyling. Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Maddie Hickish. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn. You can find Maddie @maddiehickish on both instagram and twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Helen is joined by Sofie Hagen to talk about her new book Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World that Wants to Shrink You (out now!) Among many other wonderful things, Sofie talks about the original Fat Activists who campaigned for, well, their basic human rights, explains how to be a good friend to a fat person and treats us to a saucy story about a semi-famous Danish musician…Sofie Hagen is a comedian, writer, podcaster and fat activist. You can find her podcasts at Made of Human and Secret Dinosaur Cult. THEY. ARE. GREAT. You can follow Sofie @SofieHagen on Twitter and @sofiehagendk on Instagram. Find her tour dates and sign up for her newsletter at www.sofiehagen.com. In the podcast, Sofie also recommends the following people:Megan Crabbe who you can find @BodyPosiPanda.Substantia Jones who you can find @adipositivity.Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Maddie Hickish. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner. Helen is on instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter @helen_thorn. You can find Maddie @maddiehickish on both instagram and twitter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.